SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHT INTO STOCKING OUT-OF-STOCK SHELVES
Granted: October 4, 2018
Application Number:
20180285902
Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for generating rate-of-sales models for products based on historical data of when products are being sold, then generating, in real-time, schedules for restocking items on store shelfs such that the amount of items on the shelf maintain desired rates of sales per the prediction models. This is accomplished used historical data in combination with real-time data regarding the current shelf inventory, as well as updating…
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC COMPARISON TABLES
Granted: October 4, 2018
Application Number:
20180285360
In some embodiments, a method can comprise preparing a comparison table by for comparing the one or more second items to the first item by: determining an item ranking of one or more second items based at least in part on an attribute ranking for each of one or more second attributes, presenting for display in the comparison table the set of the one or more second items and an associated first item, and presenting for display proximate to the comparison table a second set of the one or…
System and Method for Providing Tailored Emergency Alerts
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180276977
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for providing tailored emergency alerts to individuals based on their job titles, age, experience, location, and other factors. Systems configured as described herein receive notification of an alert, identify individuals who need to receive the alert, then tailor instructions for those individuals to follow in responding to the alert based on individual factors. The tailored instructions are then transmitted to mobile devices of the…
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING INCORRECT PRODUCT INFORMATION IN AN ELECTRONIC DATA CATALOG
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180276726
Systems and methods including one or more processing modules and one or more non-transitory storage modules storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processing modules and perform acts of determining an accuracy score for existing product information using a first set of rules that compares the existing product information for the product with product information of other internal or external sources, determining if the accuracy score exceeds a predetermined…
System for Inventory Control
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180276614
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage mediums for transporting inventory are provided to ensure that a retail business can replenish goods fast. An example method can include determining that a first business location requires replenishment of an item and that a second business location has the item. A delivery request is initiated for the item to be delivered from the second business location to the first retail location. The method causes broadcasting a courier opportunity to…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE CONTROLLING OF ELECTRONIC SHELF LABELS
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180276603
Systems, methods, and processor-readable storage media for remote controlling of electronic shelf labels. An example method includes receiving, at a computing device, store layout data of a retail store and product data. The product data identifies at least one product and a price of the product. The method causes an optical emitter to emit an optical signal to at least one electronic shelf label based at least in part on the store layout data, the product data, and a predetermined rule.…
SYSTEMS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR DISPLAYING SOFTWARE COMPONENTS
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180275969
A system for use in displaying software components to a user is described herein. A system comprising one or more processors and one or more non-transitory memory storage devices storing computer instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and to perform accessing a data repository of a plurality of data repositories comprising at least one software component data file associated with a software component comprising a software code and an object data. Retrieving the at…
AUTOMATED MOTORIZED MODULAR SHELF SYSTEM
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180271281
A system and method are disclosed for motorized modular shelf organization. The system and method includes a gondola rack with a plurality of longitudinal shelves which engage with an upright support on the gondola rack, and are capable of moving vertically via a motorized element. The gondola rack also includes at least two support arms which are capable of grasping the plurality of longitudinal shelves and moving the plurality of longitudinal shelves laterally and vertically so that…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED HANDOFF BETWEEN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND AUTONOMOUS GROUND VEHICLES
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180261112
A system and method for facilitating a package exchange between a AGV and an UAV is disclosed, wherein the system and method includes authenticating the package exchange between the AGV and the UAV, wherein the AGV and the UAV each transmit authentication information to each other; determining a first set of positioning information, wherein the AGV utilizes mission information and information obtained from one or more sensors; determining a second set of positioning information, wherein…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR "ALWAYS ON" OFFLINE TRANSACTION COLLECTION
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180262928
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for providing an “always on” offline transaction collection. When networks go down, mobile devices can be used to generate a mesh network, where each device has a list of scheduled, future events which are planned to occur. When the events are performed, the mesh network verifies and/or records the event, so that duplication of the event does not take place. In this manner planned transactions can continue despite a network…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORDER PACKING
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180260881
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for improved warehouse operations are provided. A consolidation processor (manual or automatic) establishes a connection to a warehouse management system. The current collection location of the consolidation processor may maybe established either manually or by automatically transmitting their current physical location in a facility to the warehouse management system. The warehouse management system may then direct the consolidation…
ONLINE PLATFORM FOR PROCESSING MERCHANDISE SHIPPING
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180260880
Systems, methods, and processor-readable storage media for processing merchandise shipping are provided to ensure that a supplier fulfills a purchase order in a manner that will keep a supply chain filled with the product based on a demand. For example, when a purchase order is generated, a timer can be activated. Within a predetermined period, the supplier can confirm fulfilment of purchase order through an online platform. Based on this confirmation and historical data collected for…
Methods and Systems for Managing a Supply of Food Products
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180260771
Systems and methods are provided for managing an inventor of food products. The system includes a processor in communication with a memory storage device. The processor is configured to create a database of conditions of a food product available for purchase at a location, monitor one or more of the conditions of the food product at the location over a first period of time, determine the optimal condition of the food product based on the condition of the food product when sold at the…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ITEM CONSOLIDATION
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180260770
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for improved warehouse operations are provided. A consolidation processor (manual or automatic) establishes a connection to a warehouse management system. The current collection location of the consolidation processor may maybe established either manually or by automatically transmitting their current physical location in a facility to the warehouse management system. The warehouse management system may then direct the consolidation…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTERING PROJECT INFORMATION FROM DISPLAY
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180260749
Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for filtering a project management system such that only desired categories are displayed. This filtering can occur using a variety of selection systems, such as drop-down menus, text searching, and other graphical user interface selections. The displayed project management data can automatically adjust to the selections, and modify/scale the associated project information based on those selections.
Methods and Systems for Determining an Internal Property of a Food Product
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180259469
Systems and methods are provided to determine an internal property of a food product. The system includes one or more analyzing devices, a camera and a central unit in communication with the camera and analyzing device. The analyzing device is configured to analyze an interior region of the food product. The camera is configured to analyze an external property of the food product. The central unit is configured to determine the internal property of the food product based on feedback…
SORTING MACHINE WITH DYNAMIC LANE ROUTING
Granted: September 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180257873
A sorter including a conveying system to transport items to be sorted. A plurality of lanes are configured to accept the items from the conveying system. A scanner reads information about the items to be sorted. The information including a destination for the item. A controller is in communication with the scanner to receive the destination for the items being sorted and is adapted to open and close selected ones of the plurality of lanes to receive items.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MULTI-DISPLAY COLLABORATION ENVIRONMENT
Granted: September 6, 2018
Application Number:
20180253201
Systems, methods, and machine readable medium are provided for configuring a graphical user interface in a remote collaboration environment. Representation of a digital meeting room is provided including a plurality of representations of interactive displays, where each of the plurality of representations of the interactive displays is configured to render a graphical representation of analyzed data. A first user interface is rendered on a first mobile device and a second user interface…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BIOMETRIC FEEDBACK CART HANDLE
Granted: August 23, 2018
Application Number:
20180240554
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for alerting store associates that a customer may need assistance based on biometric data received from the customer via a shopping cart handle. For example, a server may receive, in near-real-time, baseline biometric data generated at a shopping cart handle, the baseline biometric data being associated with a user of the shopping cart. The server may then receive additional biometric data generated at the shopping cart handle and…
ADD ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS ORDERS
Granted: August 16, 2018
Application Number:
20180232795
A computer-implemented method for providing a list of frequently purchased items by a user from a retailer to a computing device corresponding to the user includes receiving a request to generate the list of frequently purchased items. A purchase history of the user is obtained in response to the request, the purchase history including a plurality of previously purchased items. A number of purchases for each of the purchased items within a predetermined time period is monitored. The list…
